{"product_id":"meyer-new-york-hard-rubber-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece","title":"Meyer New York Hard Rubber Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe Meyer New York 100th Anniversary mouthpiece was created to honor the era that defined the modern jazz alto sound. Inspired by classic New York Meyer designs, it reflects the warmth, presence, and expressive flexibility that made those early mouthpieces so influential, while being crafted to meet the expectations of today’s players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThis mouthpiece remains \u003cstrong\u003eentirely handcrafted in-house at JJ Babbitt\u003c\/strong\u003e, using the same proprietary rubber formulation, molding, vulcanization, and hand-finishing processes that have defined Meyer for generations. What has evolved is the level of discipline applied to that craft. Through the partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eTheo Wanne Mouthpieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with Theo Wanne himself having direct access to and oversight of our processes and techniques, our craftspeople have benefited from expanded training, elevated standards, and deeper refinement in execution, all while preserving Meyer’s identity and tonal intent. The result is not a different Meyer. It is a more faithfully realized one while still being fully handcrafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eWith its medium-large chamber and carefully balanced baffle design, the Meyer New York delivers a bold, resonant tone with a lively top end and clear articulation. The sound is full and present without feeling forced, offering both warmth and sparkle in a way that feels distinctly vintage yet confidently modern. Players often describe it as having “ease,” responding naturally to air and embouchure while providing enough focus to project when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThis balance makes the Meyer New York equally at home in lyrical ballads, classic straight-ahead jazz, and more contemporary settings where clarity and presence matter. It rewards nuance, supports dynamic range, and allows players to shape phrasing without fighting the mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThe Meyer New York 100th Anniversary is not about reinvention.\u003cbr\u003eIt is about honoring a legacy with the care, precision, and consistency that legacy deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e- \u003cspan\u003ePerformance to Professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality Hard Rubber. Molded \u0026amp; Vulcanized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Straight-ahead Jazz, Bebop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Offers a focused, sweet, and rich sound with a slightly modern character compared to vintage models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Medium resistance; comfortable airflow for expressive playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent projection, responsive in dynamic playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlto Sax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e5M - 0.071\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e6M - 0.076\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e7M - 0.081\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e8M - 0.086\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JJ Babbit","offers":[{"title":"5M","offer_id":44545241022534,"sku":"NY5M","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6M","offer_id":44545241055302,"sku":"NY6M","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7M","offer_id":44545241088070,"sku":"NY7M","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/9991\/0470\/files\/Meyer_New_York_Hard_Rubber_Alto_Saxophone_Mouthpiece.webp?v=1772310639","url":"https:\/\/shop.rzayasmusic.com\/products\/meyer-new-york-hard-rubber-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece","provider":"R Zayas Music Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}